Jef Eygel
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
5 March 1933 Antwerp, Belgium |
| Died |
3 April 2005 (aged 72) Antwerp, Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0.25 in (1.84 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1950–1970 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career history | |
| 1950–1968 | Antwerpse |
| 1969–1970 | Racing Mechelen |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Jozef "Jef" Fidelo Eygel (5 March 1933 in Antwerp – 3 April 2005) was a Belgian professional basketball player. At a height of 1.84 m (6'0 1⁄4") tall, he played at the point guard position.
Professional career
Eygel was a member of the FIBA European Selection, in 1964. He was a four-time Belgian Player of the Year (1959, 1961, 1963, 1964).
Belgian national team
Eygel was a member of the senior Belgian national basketball team. He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He played in all three of Belgium's games during the Olympic tournament.[1]
Awards and accomplishments
- 7× Belgian League Champion: (1956, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964)
- 4× Belgian Player of the Year: (1959, 1961, 1963, 1964)
- 2× Belgian Cup Winner: (1961, 1970)
- FIBA European Selection: (1964)
References
- ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill. "Jef Eygel Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
External links
- FIBA Profile
- Profile (in Dutch)
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